Our Towns! Block parties, festivals, and more
Cambridge! May the 4th be with you , but on Sat May 2, when Cambridge, Md. has a cincoesque Star Warsy block party. Music, art, tacos, libations.
Easton! Head to pretty Idyllwild Park in Easton, Md. for a Multicultural Festival–music, food, family fun.
Galena! The Dogwood Festival in Galena, Md. is Sat May 9. Parade, music, vendors, food trucks, kids stuff, etc.
A Day in Old New Castle, Del. has the nation’s oldest home & garden tour. Plus: music, history, food, etc. Sat May 16.
Nassawadox! Celebrate Open Farm Day Sat May 2 at the pretty and historic Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox, Va. Wagon rides, picnicking, music, more.
Greensboro! The fire department in Greensboro, Md. is putting on a tractor pull event at the town’s carnival grounds on Sat May 2.
Massey! You could do both the Dogwood Festival and the Chili Fiesta Fly In at the nearby The Massey (Md.) Aerodrome. Sat May 9. Cool old planes coming and going. Vintage cars. And yes, chili.
Stevensville! Celebrate Kent Island Day Sat May 16 on the quaint streets of downtown Stevensville, Md. Parade, vendors, entertainers, tours of historical attractions, etc.
Celebrate Bay Day at White Horse Park on Sun May 17 in Ocean Pines, Md. It’s an environmental education party with music, boat rides, family-friendly activities, and more.
Preston! The Preston (Md.) Lions Club is putting on an old-fashioned carnival, May 26-31.
Slaughter Beach! The birding-oriented Red Knot Festival is Sat May 16 on the waterfront in Slaughter Beach, Del. (You do know know the amazing story of the red knot, don’t you?)
Crisfield! Who will get inducted into the Watermen’s Hall of Fame? That’s one reason to attend the Crisfield (Md.) Soft Shell Festival on Sun May 24. Others: fresh seafood, music, vendors, and the views from City Dock.
FYI, it looks like Berlin, Md. is not doing its Jazz & Blues Fest this year.
And what adventures are you planning this summer? Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore has written six (!!!) books about travel, history and culture on our Delmarva Peninsula.
